CRV Fuel Nightmare

[niker]

I've been using our gen 2 2002 CRV for the last week as my daily driver since we sold our Altis last week. I managed to get 7.8km/liter city driving BUT I achieved it with a LOT of discipline on my part. I try to maintain the engine speed at 2,000rpm with maximum rpm * 2,500. I don't use the aircon when travelling early in the morning, I just open the windows or use the blower.

Is it A/T? I heard the 2002 CRV has less powerful engine than the 2004 CRV that's why it uses less fuel and has better fuel performance. I don't know if this is true.

[ronw123w124]

Yup, its an A/T. I had a 2003 CRV A/T before, I never achieved this kind of FC before.

[ronw123w124]

Is it A/T? I heard the 2002 CRV has less powerful engine than the 2004 CRV that's why it uses less fuel and has better fuel performance. I don't know if this is true.

Maybe you're referring to the 2.4 engine which was available alongside the 2.0 engine from 2004 onwards. The 4x2 models had the 2.0 engine while the 4x4 models got the 2.4

[number001]

Where can I buy this optional side airbags to install over my old CRV 2004?

Its not available here. Even if you managed to find one, installing it would be another thing. Not to mention, the acquisition cost, around Php 70,000 or more or less. In any case, it is not practical.

[ForceOfWill]

is there a huge difference in FC when it comes to 4x2 and 4x4/AWD (real-time)

using a '08 Honda CRV 4x4 2.4L A/T

[flat_four_fan]

Regarding, your 2nd gen. CRV, if I'm not mistaken, its crash test results were lower than the current Civic, City, or CRV. Therefore, the newer vehicles are actually safer and more crash worthy.

Sorry I have to disagree on this. Take note that the Civics crash tested by the both NHTSA and IIHS are equipped with side and curtain airbags. Our local models here have don't have side and curtain airbags. The top of the line 2.0 model has side airbags but no curtain airbags that protects your head.

As of now, no compact car that is not equipped by side+curtain airbags obtained a 5-star side impact rating.

In contrast, the 2nd gen CR-V without side+curtain airbags received a 5 star rating in side impact test.

Also, the frontal crash test results of the CR-V and civic cannot be compared. A four-star rated (frontal impact) SUV may be safer than a five-star rated compact sedan. This is because, in frontal testing the vehicles are collided with a stationary barrier at a constant speed. Naturally, given the same speed, the bigger vehicle would have greater impact force. But, side impact tests results are comparable between different classes, since the vehicle is stationary while a moving barrier hits it.

CR-V owners, magastos nga sa gas yang kotse nyo pero mas safe naman kayo.

[number001]

Sorry I have to disagree on this. Take note that the Civics crash tested by the both NHTSA and IIHS are equipped with side and curtain airbags. Our local models here have don't have side and curtain airbags. The top of the line 2.0 model has side airbags but no curtain airbags that protects your head.

As of now, no compact car that is not equipped by side+curtain airbags obtained a 5-star side impact rating.

In contrast, the 2nd gen CR-V without side+curtain airbags received a 5 star rating in side impact test.

Also, the frontal crash test results of the CR-V and civic cannot be compared. A four-star rated (frontal impact) SUV may be safer than a five-star rated compact sedan. This is because, in frontal testing the vehicles are collided with a stationary barrier at a constant speed. Naturally, given the same speed, the bigger vehicle would have greater impact force. But, side impact tests results are comparable between different classes, since the vehicle is stationary while a moving barrier hits it.

CR-V owners, magastos nga sa gas yang kotse nyo pero mas safe naman kayo.

Indeed, the CRV (w/o side airbags) did get 5 star from the NHTSA test. But it does make one wonder why it didn't attain the same favorable rating from the
IIHS SIDE IMPACT TEST

The website of the IIHS is quite detailed in the various methodologies and criterias they are testing for and as well as end results. With that in my mind, the IIHS crash test results carries more weight in my book. Therefore, I would use it with more confidence in making any decisions, etc...

[nea]

The 01 Crosswind XT/XTO (if you want and A/T) can do 10km/L in the city if you're light on the pedal.

I suggest you keep the CRV for long haul drives. You can squeeze up to 11-12 km/L on the highway based on my experience.

I have a 2006 CRV, manual, and my FC is 9.2 km/li for city driving. The FC indicator at the panel helped a lot in reminding you to be noderate on the gas pedal.

[nea]

The 01 Crosswind XT/XTO (if you want and A/T) can do 10km/L in the city if you're light on the pedal.

I suggest you keep the CRV for long haul drives. You can squeeze up to 11-12 km/L on the highway based on my experience.

I have a 2006 CRV, manual, and my FC is 9.2 km/li for city driving. The FC indicator at the panel helped a lot in reminding you to be moderate on the gas pedal.

[dragonmate]

CR-V owners, magastos nga sa gas yang kotse nyo pero mas safe naman kayo.

Yup! That's why I decided to hang on to my '02 original "10-seater".
Magastos sa gas? No problem... it now runs on 31 peso per liter LPG!

[number001]

If the 2002-2006 CRV are real gas guzzlers then how come their resale value don't go down the same route as the Expeditions? :D

I'm thinking this could be a nice LPG conversion project, only if I can get one cheap.

Imagine, asking prices for 2002-2003 A/T are still Php 550K! Nothing below Php 500K can be found!

[marcons]

IMHO, i think 2nd and 3rd Gen. CRVs are the most fuel efficient on its category/class. We have to accept that car's weight should compensate with it's engine power. SUVs need at least a 2.0Li engine, Subcompact needs at least 1.0Li engine. Even if you put a 1.3L i-DSI on the CRV, the result would be worst because engine would be underpowered of the CRVs weight(it burns a lot of fuel to make it run). But it's ok if we put bigger engine on compact vehicles, like Civic with the 2.0Li engine.

For me, driving a vehicle below 2000 rpm(city driving), maximum speed * 80kph on highways, correct tire pressure, fine tuned engine, less cargo as much as possible and always thinking that fuel prices are very high helps me a lot on maintaining less fuel consumption.